An Investment in your Child's Future

For more than half a century, our students have flourished in an environment where curious minds are sent soaring and caring spirits are firmly grounded. We provide an optimum, enriching starting place for students who will bloom, develop and shine as the next generation of engaged citizens and leaders.

The School offers an advanced curriculum, comprehensive in its emphasis of the humanities, sciences, arts and athletics. The community values diversity and encourages openness of thought and freedom of inquiry.

2020-21 at a Glance

$3.8 million

granted in financial aid 

25%

of the student body received need-based financial aid

1 in 4

students receives need-based financial aid
"We truly appreciate the education our sons receive at Fort Worth Country Day. Our two eldest sons, John '16 and Nolan '18, are each pursuing engineering degrees at Texas A&M. They were certainly well-prepared for the rigors of college--thanks to the wonderful teachers and curriculum at FWCD. Our third son, Colin '21, has started to explore his options for life after he leaves "the nest." We are grateful knowing whatever he decides to pursue, his educational foundation is strong."
 
-John and Catherine Fredian

Tuition 2020-21

Tuition rates are determined each January by the Board of Trustees for the following school year.
 
Tuition Meal Plan  Activity Fee
Grade JK
Extended Day (8-3) $13,050 $575 ($3.32/meal) $475
Full Day (8-1) $10,330 $575 ($3.32/meal) $475
     *Financial aid is not available for JK
Kindergarten    $21,910 $750 ($4.33/meal) $475
Lower School 1-4 $23,120 $850 ($4.91/meal) $475
Middle School 5-8 $24,780 $975 ($5.63/meal) $475
Upper School 9-12 $26,130 $1025 ($5.92/meal) See estimated expenses

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  • Review Additional Estimated Expenses

    For Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Lower School, the activity fee covers all books, school trips, the yearbook and supplies. Extended care options are available through the campus-based SOAR program. The activity fee for Middle School includes all of the class trips that are unique to the middle school program as well as the yearbook. The activity fee in Middle School will not eliminate bills for certain elective items and it does not include the cost of books and supplies. Currently, there is no activity fee in the Upper School.

    Estimates:
    • Books and Supplies - $500-1000 for grades 5-12
    • Accident Insurance - $25 per year ($1000 coverage)
    • Tuition Refund Insurance - 2.2% of tuition, meal plan and activity fee
    • Additional optional charges depend on the degree to which the student is involved in sports, arts, and academic activities offered at FWCD. Some examples: athletic teams in grades 7-12 require the purchase of appropriate sports equipment and shoes, ballet students purchase annual recital costumes, musical instruments can be rented through FWCD for $150 per year. Seniors have additional charges for SAT and Advanced Placement tests, as well as graduation.

Payment Options

For families not on financial aid, there are three different payment plans. All three require a non-refundable $1,000 deposit. For returning students, the deposit is due on February 15. For new students, the deposit is due upon the completion of the enrollment contract. Please note that there is a $50.00 fee for payment plan changes after May 1.

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  • Plan A - 60/40

    60% of tuition, activity fee and meal plan, less enrollment deposit, due by June 20
    40% of tuition, activity fee and meal plan due by November 20

  • Plan B - Monthly Electronic Payments

    Plan consists of ten electronic payments beginning June 20. A participation fee of $275 per student per year and the required tuition refund insurance are included in the June payment. For additional information, contact the Student Accounts Manager at 817.302.3254.

    Monthly Payments include tuition, meal plan and activity fee (grades JK-8). Books to be purchased separately through MBS Direct or other supplier for grades 5-12 and range from $500 to $1000. The final payment may vary depending on student's actual charges.

    10 Monthly Payments (June* - March)
    Junior Kindergarten
    Kindergarten
    Lower School 1-4
    Middle School 5-8
    Upper School 9-12    		$1,410/$1,138
    $2,314
    $2,445
    $2,623
    $2,716
    *Tuition Refund Insurance, Participation fee, PFA fee and Deposits are included in June payment.

    Federal Truth in Lending Disclosures 
    If you select Plan B, the monthly payment plan, you will be required to pay a deferral fee and the following disclosures apply to your contract: 
    Annual Percentage Rate 1Finance Charge 2Amount Financed 3Total of Payments 4
    Grade JK (Extended)4.31%$275$14,100$14,375
    Grade JK (Full)5.33%$275$11,380$11,655
    Grade K2.59%$275$23,135$23,410
    Grade 1-42.45%$275$24,445$24,720
    Grade 5-82.32%$275$26,230$26,505
    Grade 9-122.20%$275$27,155$27,430
    1Annual Percentage Rate: The cost of your credit as a yearly rate.
    2 Finance Charge: The dollar amount the credit will cost you. 
    3Amount Financed: The amount of credit provided to you on your behalf. 
    4Total of Payments: The amount you will have paid after you have made the final payment.

  • Plan C – 100% Plan

    The entire amount of tuition, less the deposit, along with the activity fee (grades JK-8), meal plan (grades JK-12) and optional tuition refund insurance will be due by June 20.

  • Plan D – Financial Aid

    Plan consists of ten electronic payments beginning June 20. The tuition refund and accident  insurance are required and included in the monthly payment along with an allowance for books and incidental expenses (grades 5-12). Unused allowances will be applied to your final payment.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We are committed to making our program available to a diverse group of students regardless of a family's financial circumstances. 

Questions?

For general questions, contact the Admission Office at 817.302.3209 or email yolanda.espinoza@fwcd.com.


4200 Country Day Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Phone: 817.732.7718
Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD) is a JK-12 private, independent, coeducational, nondenominational college-preparatory school located on approximately 100 acres in Fort Worth, Texas. The mission of Fort Worth Country Day School is to foster the intellectual, physical, emotional, and ethical development of capable students through an academically rigorous college preparatory program that integrates the arts and athletics.

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  • Website Accessibility Statement

    Fort Worth Country Day is committed to understanding and respecting differences. To further support that initiative, FWCD is focused on making the information on our website accessible to all students, parents, and other members of the community. Achieving our goal of making the FWCD website fully accessible requires auditing numerous sections and correcting elements with minimal disruption for daily users.

    We appreciate your patience as we transition our content to a format that more closely adheres to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG 2.0) recommended by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Additionally, some pages of the FWCD website may contain links to third-party sites that do not comply with accessibility standards and not within the range of the School’s control.

    For questions about the FWCD website, please contact Web Content Manager, Tiffini Crum at tiffini.crum@fwcd.com.

    Learn more about Fort Worth Country Day’s Mission, Philosophy, Core Values and Commitment to Inclusivity at fwcd.org/mission.